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Definitions

inordinate

[in-awr-dn-it] / ɪnˈɔr dn ɪt /
ADJECTIVE
excessive, extravagant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disproportionate dizzying exorbitant irrational unconscionable undue unreasonable unwarranted
WEAK
extortionate extreme gratuitous immoderate intemperate outrageous overindulgent overmuch preposterous supererogatory superfluous surplus too much towering uncalled-for uncurbed unmeasurable unrestrained untempered wanton wasteful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheap logical low moderate reasonable sensible
WEAK
ok enough warranted

Example Sentences

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In two recent games they have played with 10 men versus 11 for inordinate amounts of time and yet won both of those matches.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

She doesn’t have the vibe of someone who has devoted inordinate amounts of energy to fitness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 11, 2025

Early on in the park service, there was an inordinate focus on just the visitor experience.

From Slate • Aug. 13, 2025

This nearly blind and deaf dog, during “Puppy Bowl,” scored an inordinate amount of touchdowns.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

I do not have an inordinate fear of snakes, not even rattlers.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen

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